2006 Honda Civic
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,402 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Civic model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 78 involved a crash and 21 involved a fire. 68 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, storage, tank assemblyNov 1, 2007
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V512000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchSep 5, 2007
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.
FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V402000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringSep 5, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.
THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V399000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, glass, side/rearAug 31, 2006
ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR WINDSHIELD OR REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS DO NOT PROPERLY ADHERE TO THE BODY OF THE CAR DUE TO IMPROPER WINDOW OPENING PREPARATION.
THE REAR WINDSHIELD OR REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS MAY BECOME LOOSE, RATTLE OR LIFT FROM THE WINDOW OPENING OR SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING INCREASING THE SAFETY HAZARD TO TRAFFIC.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE GLASS, PROPERLY PREPARING THE WINDOW OPENING, AND REINSTALLING THE GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 06V326000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, owners/service/other manualJul 26, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Campaign 06V270000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalDec 27, 2005
ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) CONTAINS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC COMPONENT. AS A RESULT, THE ODS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WILL NOT SUPPRESS FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN THE WEIGHT OF AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD IS DETECTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.
IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ODS UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 05V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalNov 3, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PEDAL WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME LOOSE AT THE FLOOR MOUNTING.
IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE PEDAL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE PEDAL STOPPER CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL RESET THE PEDAL OR REPLACE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 05V509000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,402 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN GOING UP A STEEP HILL, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE IN ORDER TO GET ENOUGH SPEED TO MAKE IT BACK UP THE HILL. IF THE VEHICLE WENT LESS THAN 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
Visibility, Sep 25, 2006
TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 64 WHEN THE REAR GLASS SHATTERED AND IMPLODED INTO THE VEHICLE. GLASS WAS PROJECTED INTO THE COCKPIT OF THE CAR (ALL OVER THE PLACE). DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN COMPLETELY, ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN APPROXIMATELY 3". DEALER SHIP WAS CALLED AND THEY ASK THAT THE CAR BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY. THERE WERE NO OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS COVERED WITH GLASS DEBRIS AND ALSO OBTAINED A SMALL CUT ON FOREHEAD. TRAFFIC WAS MILD. *JB
Seats, Sep 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEAD REST OF THE PASSENGER SEAT CREATED A HUGE BLIND SPOT OF THE BACK SIDE WINDOW. THIS CAUSED A TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL FOR SAFETY RISK.
Visibility, Sep 21, 2006
THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC SUN VISORS FOR THE FRONT WINDOW ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES FALL APART IN THE SUMMER HEAT. *JB
Visibility, Sep 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATED SIDE MIRRORS WERE LOSING THEIR REFLECTIVE CAPABILITY. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE MIRRORS BUT THERE WERE BLACK AREAS OF 2 INCHES BY 2 INCHES, NO LONGER OF USE ON THE MIRRORS SURFACE. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED.
Structure, Sep 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON DRY FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS, A CLANKING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, THERE WERE NO WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE, WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED AND DETERMINED THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER.
Air bags, Sep 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS PULLED CLOSED FROM THE INSIDE AND PUSHED CLOSED FROM THE OUTSIDE AT THE SAME TIME. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. UPDATED 11/02/06. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 5, 2006
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER BOLT BROKE IN ENGINE BLOCK. TENSIONER FAILED AND BELT CAME OFF OF PULLEYS, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND ENGINE SHUT OFF. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP REPLACED TENSIONER BOLTS, PULLEYS, AND SERPENTINE BELT. SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2006 WHILE DRIVING. CAR AGAIN TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED SAME FAILURE WITH TENSIONER BOLTS. MANUFACTURER HAS UPDATED BOLTS TO FIX FAILURE, BUT NEW PARTS ON BACKORDER FOR UNSPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME. *NM
Electrical system, Aug 29, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HORN WAS NOT BLOWING CORRECTLY. THE HORN MADE A BUZZING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED.
Equipment, Aug 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLES AIR CONDITIONING VENTILATION BLEW HOT AIR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WHETHER THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON. ALSO, THE ODOMETER AND THE TRIP GAUGE DID NOT KEEP THE SIMULTANEOUS MILEAGE.
Power train, Aug 25, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE RUBBED AGAINST A CURB AND THE AXLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN FRACTURED WHILE TRAVELING 3 MPH. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE VEHICLE WAS TOO LOW TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT STATED IF THE VEHICLE WAS HIGHER TO THE GROUND, THE STEERING AND WHEEL AXLE WOULD NOT HAVE FRACTURED.*AK
Wheels, Aug 23, 2006
I HAVE A CONSTANT BATTLE TO KEEP THE TIRE RIMS CLEAN TO PREVENT IMBALANCE AND VIBRATION. IN THE WINTER THE ICE AND MUD HAVE MADE IT SO BAD ONE CANNOT DRIVE OVER 30 MPH. THE REST OF THE TIME ITS JUST DIRT BUILD UP AND CLEANING REGULARLY IS NECESSARY. *JB
Power train, Aug 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS AT RED LIGHTS, IN BETWEEN THE TIME IT TOOK TO SWITCH PEDALS FROM BRAKING TO ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE HAD AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. THE DEALER EXPRESSED DUE TO THE LIGHTER TRANSMISSION, THIS WAS A REGULAR PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. UPDATED 9/15/2006 - *NM
Visibility, Aug 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S SIDE AND REAR WINDOWS FOGGED UP DRASTICALLY ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THE REAR DEFROSTER MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 9/13/2006 - THE CONSUMER TRADED THE VEHICLE IN WITH ONLY 900 MILES ON IT. *NM
Visibility, Aug 19, 2006
BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS FELL APART AND WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. THIS HINDERED MY DRIVING ABILITY BY NOT BLOCKING THE SUN WHEN NEEDED AND BY FALLING OPEN WHEN NOT NEEDED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED VISORS WITH THE SAME TYPE OF EQUIPMENT AND TOLD ME TO NOT BE SURPRISED IF THEY BREAK AGAIN BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE THE EQUIPMENT IS FAULTY. *NM
Vehicle speed control, Aug 18, 2006
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. 10 MILES AFTER A COLD START-UP, THE CAR WENT TO FULL THROTTLE. I WAS ABLE TO HOLD IT IN PLACE WITH THE BRAKES. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF MOMENTARILY, BUT THE CAR WENT BACK TO FULL THROTTLE. I THEN TURNED IT OFF FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS, AND THE CAR REVERTED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS "ON", BUT NOT ENGAGED. NO SPEED HAD BEEN SET AFTER THE INITIAL STARTUP. THIS IS A HYBRID WITH FULL THROTTLE BY WIRE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SELLING DEALER, WHO HAD NO SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS FAULT. HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE IT UNTIL THEY COULD REPLICATE THE FAULT. KNOWING THE FUTILITY OF THIS, I DECLINED TO LEAVE THE CAR. THE FAULT HAS NOT REAPPEARED. *JB
Power train, Aug 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TOO EASILY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE ALSO ROLLED BACKWARDS BEFORE MOVING FORWARD DURING ACCELERATION ON A LEVEL-DRIVING SURFACE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 9, 2006
REAR RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. FUSE BOX WITH ELECTRONIC CHIP REPLACED ON FIRST VISIT AND LIGHTS FAILED AGAIN AFTER TWO DAYS. ABS LIGHT ALSO CAME ON DURING FIRST VISIT FOR REAR RUNNING LIGHT PROBLEM AND SERVICE DEPT REPLACED THE ABS MODULATOR AND BLED THE BRAKES BEFORE RETURNING CAR. SERVICE DEPT BAFFLED BY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND CONSULTED WITH HONDA ENGINEERS IN LOS ANGELES WHO RECOMMENDED REPLACING FUSE BOX WHICH IS NEW DESIGN AND HAS ELECTRONIC CHIP IN IT,UNLIKE EARLIER HONDA CIVIC MODELS. DEALER HAD DRIVEN APPROX. 30 MILES AND THOUGHT PROBLEM RESOLVED. SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AS CAR HAS NO REAR LIGHTS VISIBLE AT NIGHT. *NM
Tires, Aug 9, 2006
I PURCHASE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC FOR MY WIFE IN OCT. 2005 AND FROM THE BEGINNING SHE HAS COMPLAINED OF A ROAD NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE STARTED OUT BARELY AUDIBLE AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE WITH MORE MILES. WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO TWO HONDA DEALERSHIPS BEFORE IT HAD 6000 MILES ON IT AND THEY TOLD US THAT IT WAS JUST NORMAL TIRE NOISE. AFTER MORE COMPLAINING THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS OUR FAULT, BECAUSE WE DID NOT ROTATE THE TIRES FREQUENTLY ENOUGH. WHEN I POINTED OUT TO THEM THAT THEY BALANCED AND ROTATED THE TIRES PRIOR TO THE REQUIRED PERIOD OUTLINED IN THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS THE STORY CHANGED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 19000 MILES ON IT AND THE NOISE IS HORRIBLE AND THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP NOW SAYS THE REAR TWO TIRES HAVE SEPARATED BELTS DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE MUST HAVE HIT A POTHOLE OR ROAD DEBRIS. I DON'T REALLY UNDERSTAND HOW I COULD HAVE HIT A POTHOLE OR ROAD DEBRIS WITH JUST TWO TIRES, BECAUSE LAST TIME I CHECKED THE FRONT TIRES WERE FOLLOWED BY THE REAR TIRES. I HAVE ALSO BROUGHT THIS CAR TO A BRIDGESTONE DEALER, WHICH IS THE MAKE OF THE TIRES, AND HE SAID THE TIRES WERE CUPPED DUE TO THE CAR BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. I THEN CALLED THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT LINE ON THE TIRE WARRANTY PAMPHLET FOR BRIDGESTONE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A VEHICLE ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS BECOMING A SAFETY ISSUE EVEN THOUGH I HAVE BEEN ASSURED THAT THIS WILL NOT CREATE A PROBLEM OTHER THAN BEING NOISY. I HAVE RECEIVED NO HELP FROM HONDA OR BRIDGESTONE IN THIS MATTER OTHER THAN A BUNCH OF FINGERPRINTING AND THE OFFER TO SELL ME NEW SET OF TIRES AT A COST OF OVER $600. EVERYONE AGREES THAT THE TIRES HAVE A PROBLEM AND ARE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE, BUT NOBODY WANTS TO ADMIT RESPONSIBILITY FOR A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. *NM
Vehicle speed control, Aug 8, 2006
NEW 2006 HONDA CIVIC - MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE LOW IDLE (650) RPM INSTANTLY INCREASING TO AROUND 1000 RPM WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS SLIGHTLY TURNED, CAUSING THE CAR TO JUMP AHEAD. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR FOOT FIRMLY PLACED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU REMOVE YOUR FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND TURN THE WHEEL, THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD. I BELIEVE THIS A SAFETY CONCERN AND AN ANNOYANCE. HONDA FACTORY TECH CLAIMS THIS HOW IT IS DESIGNED. ACCORDING TO DEALER, OTHER SIMILAR 06 CIVICS HAVE SAME CONDITION. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 2, 2006, crash
I BOUGHT A 2006 HONDA CIVIC LX ON 02/21/06. I WAS AT THE MALL ON DATE BELOW AND WENT TO BACK OUT OF MY SPACE, WHEN A VAN BACKED OUT AND WE HIT BUMPERS. I WAS GOING TO PULL BACK INTO MY SPOT TO SEE THE DAMAGE AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE, IT TOOK OFF LIKE A ROCKET AND WOULD NOT STOP...I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TRYING TO STOP IT, AND IT WOULD NOT STOP. I HIT A 2006 COBALT, MY CAR FLIPPED OVER ONTO ITS SIDE HIT A 2003 CHEVY DRIVING IN BETWEEN THESE TWO PARKED CARS . I THEN DROVE OVER THE COBALT AND WHEN I CAME TO THE END OF THESE CARS, MY CAR CAME OUT OF THEM AND FLEW THROUGH THE AIR OVER INTO THE PARKING SPACE ACROSS THE PARKING LOT. THE DEPUTY SHERIFF AND HIS SERGEANT CAME TO THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT AND SAID THAT THERE WAS NO WAY THAT HONDA CIVIC COULD HAVE DONE WHAT IT DID AND TO DRIVE OVER THE COBALT WITHOUT SOMETHING BEING WRONG WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OR THE COMPUTER. I WENT ONTO HONDA'S WEB SITE AND FOUND THAT HONDA CIVICS WERE ON A RECALL FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE RECALL, AND THE NEW CAR MANAGER TOLD ME IT WAS FOR THE TWO DOOR CIVICS ONLY, AND MAYBE I SHOULD HAVE TURNED THE KEY OFF WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I THEN CALLED THE GENERAL MANAGER AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND TOLD HMI WHAT HAPPENED AND HIS COMMENT WAS "THAT WAS VERY UNFORTUNATE". I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HONDA SINCE THIS HAPPENED. I HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT HONDA, AND THEY SAY THEY WILL CALL BACK, BUT NEVER DO. I DON'T WANT THIS CAR AND I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD PAY FOR THIS DEATH TRAP OF A VEHICLE. I FEEL THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE NOW. I WANTED HONDA TO KNOW THAT THE 4 DOOR CIVIC'S SHOULD BE ON A RECALL ALSO. I THINK HONDA IS NOT GOING TO STAND UP AND SAY THERE'S A PROBLEM. I KNOW WHAT I DID THAT DAY, AND I KNOW THAT THAT CIVIC COULD NOT HAVE DONE WHAT IT DID IN THAT SHORT DISTANCE WITHOUT SOMETHING GOING WRONG SOMEWHERE IN THAT CAR. *NM
Structure, Jul 25, 2006
2006 HONDA CIVIC PILLAR THAT IS BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW CAUSES A BLIND SPOT. *KB *JB
Steering, Jul 24, 2006
ON MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC SI, REAR SPOKE COVERS ON LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL PROTRUDE WITH SHARP EDGES. THIS COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE FINGERS WHILE DRIVING. IT IS NOT MERELY A TACTILE CONCERN SINCE THE SHARP EDGE HAS ACTUALLY CUT MY FINGER TIP WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNING THIS NEW CAR. THE CONCERN EXISTS ON OTHER LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEELS OF THE SAME MODEL. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO SOLUTION TO THIS MATTER WITH AMERICAN HONDA AND IT IS OBVIOUSLY A BAD FITMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL BACK ONTO A LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL. IT IS BAD DESIGN AND CAN INTERFERE WITH DRIVING ABILITY OF THE CAR. EVERY TIME THE WHEEL IS TURNED ABOUT 180 DEGREES, UPON RETURN TO CENTER THE SHARP PLASTIC EDGE OF THE BACK SPOKE COVERS COME SLICING AT THE FINGER TIPS. WITH NO SOLUTION CURRENTLY PLANNED AND WHAT I WOULD CALL POOR RESPONSE IN HONDA'S RESOLUTION SCENARIO, THIS NEEDED TO BE BROUGHT TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF ATTENTION. SINCE THIS AFFECTS MY MODEL OF CAR AND POSSIBLY OTHER 2006 CIVICS WITH THE LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL OPTION, IT WILL AFFECT MANY CUSTOMERS AND WILL POTENTIALLY INJURE DRIVERS AND INTERFERE WITH DRIVING ABILITY. *NM
Seats, Jul 7, 2006
THE HEAD RESTS ON THE CAR ARE BUILT TOO FAR FORWARD, RESULTING IN THE PASSENGER SITTING MORE FORWARD THAN WHAT IS SAFE FOR DRIVING. THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST THE HEAD REST BACKWARD. *JB